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Content is now a red ocean (here's what to do next)

Published by:
Pierre Herubel
Author:
Pierre Herubel

Introduction

B2B content has hit saturation. AI floods feeds with generic posts, making it harder than ever to stand out and get views.

What’s the problem it solves?

The article explains why old content strategies no longer work in a post-AI world and shows how to adapt so your content isn’t lost in the noise.

Quick Summary

From 2020 to 2023, it was easy for early adopters to grow with simple text posts. Between 2023 and 2024, detailed educational content became the golden ticket, generating millions of impressions with checklists, workflows, and guides.

Now, in 2025, the game has changed. Educational posts alone no longer perform because AI tools can instantly generate similar resources. The content world has become a “red ocean” where competition is extreme, AI content feels cheap, and audiences are overloaded with repeated frameworks.

To succeed, brands need a content strategy that cannot be copied. That means stopping random noise-making and instead creating posts rooted in real experience, personal perspective, and a clear point of view. The key is to turn what you do every day into lessons and stories, then share them in formats people actually enjoy.

Key Takeaways

  • Content is oversaturated because AI makes it too easy to produce.
  • Educational posts alone no longer give a growth edge.
  • The only way to stand out is through unique, experience-driven content.
  • A strong personal or brand voice is now critical.
  • Use frameworks like STOP-START-CONTINUE to review your strategy.
  • Skimmable, visual formats (infographics, carousels) still work well.

What to do

  • Audit your content with STOP-START-CONTINUE: decide what to drop, start, or keep.
  • Share insights from your real work, not theory or recycled frameworks.
  • Build a recognizable personal or brand voice that can’t be copied.
  • Post hyper-specific lessons tied to your own experiments.
  • Use skimmable, recession-proof formats like carousels and infographics.
  • Always ask: Are we adding value, or just adding noise?

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